‘Killer clowns’ spotted in Dublin

One was arrested in Newcastle with a knife this week

Creepy ‘killer clowns’ have been sighted around Dublin.

The terrifying craze, which started on college campuses in the US, has now spread to Ireland.

https://twitter.com/Philadelqhia/status/783987654656462848

Several clowns have been spotted around the city in the last few days.

The news comes after a clown was spotted outside Belfast nightclub Villa on Tuesday.

There have been at least six clown sightings in Newcastle, prompting Northumbria Police to arrest one brandishing a knife.

Now the trend has spread to Dublin, and people are scared.

https://twitter.com/OrlaghWoods/status/783291501988155393

More to follow.